Pin58Tweet58 Shares1. Don’t reinvent the wheel- Save Money Use what you have, buy what you need. Homeschooling families need to be resourceful, especially if you’re in it for the long haul. What everyday items can be used for learning? Take inventory of what you already have and THEN buy what you need. Re-purpose whatever you …
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Pin112Tweet112 SharesDid you know you can teach reading at home without curriculum? You do not need a formal program to teach reading if you know the basic components & how to support your budding reader(s). There are many parts to building the skills that early & beginning readers need to learn how to read. Bookmark …
Pin5Tweet5 Shares I was combing through my Instagram Feed one day and a mom was celebrating her daughter learning to read independently. She talked about how they didn’t use a formal curriculum but that day her youngest daughter “just started reading” and in fact both of her girls “taught themselves to read”. I was very …
Pin86Tweet86 SharesGood quality books for beginning readers are hard to find so that’s why I am sharing our list for beginning readers to help support parents reading at home with their child(ren) at ALL levels. NOTE: This post is a book list and reference post for basic info for teaching Pre- K to Grade 2 …
Pin41Tweet41 SharesI am always on the look out for new summer recipes preferably ones that are healthy, easy & kid friendly so that I don’t have to make a separate dish for the kids! Most of these are healthy treat recipes that are easy, quick ways (or prep ahead) so I have wholesome deliciousness ready …
Pin64Tweet64 SharesWe read more than our fair share of books and this summer during Pirate Week for our at-home summer camp. We discovered a ton of super cool new books that Arrr a lot of fun to read. Here is a list of our new favorites! This Post contains affiliate links, for more information see …
Pin42Tweet42 Shares Our all-time favorite is a Pirate Play Date. If you have a upcoming play date, or want an excuse to invite some friends over try no-prep pirate activities (see below). You can skip the work of preparing activities & just buy ready to go supplies. If you have more time like a sleep …
Pin126Tweet126 Shares Mud Kitchen Ideas The mother of all kids activities is a mud kitchen. It’s a prepare once (make or buy it once) & let’em go. It offers hours of independent, focused play & it is an easy way to combine learning, play and imagination. Here are some easy ideas to get your own …
Pin838Tweet838 SharesQUARANTINE SPECIAL… get 13 activity calendars FREE with regular price purchase of one of our play based learning eBooks. Go to Shop, select your favorite eBook or Bundle them & check out for your activity calendar gift with purchase. DIY kids activities calendars help tie in learning with fun activities and make it way …
